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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/L/MIL Material Type Maps and Plans

21. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 242

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 242
Title:
‘MOUTH OF THE SHATT AL ARAB RIVER Plan showing existing & proposed lighted buoys’
Scope & Content:
The map shows details of the mouth of the Shatt al Arab, including Fao [Faw], forts on land, settlements, and a line of proposed and actual buoys in the bay. It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-Arab] of 20 June 1917.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

22. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 243

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3283, f 243
Title:
‘Shatt al Arab Longitudinal section of channel from Fao to beyond Outer Bar in 1890, 1911 & 1916 respectively’
Scope & Content:
The vertical scale is 1:24. The map shows the height of the river bed of the Shatt al Arab from Fao [Al-Faw] to 18 miles below Fao, at the edge of the outer bar where the channel drops into the Persian Gulf. It is part of George Buchanan’s report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 map sheet

23. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 300

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 300
Title:
‘INDEX PLAN SHEWING MESOPOTAMIAN RAILWAYS’
Scope & Content:
The map shows railways which are proposed, under construction, and extant, with size of gauge marked in different colours. It also shows settlements, rivers, and roads. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future Development of th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

24. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 304

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 304
Title:
Skeleton Map showing Distribution of Lines of Communication Defence Troops
Scope & Content:
The map shows railways, towns, and rivers. The location of troops is marked in red and annotations show the numbers of squadrons, sections, and battalions present. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future Development of the Po...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

25. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 309

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 309
Title:
‘DIAGRAM SHEWING PROPOSED SCHEMES FOR BERTHS AT MAGIL’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the Shatt Al-Arab River at Magil [Al Ma‘qil], annotated with existing wharves, proposed extensions, and Sir George Buchanan’s proposals. Buildings marked include offloading berths, depots, workshops, a cemetery, and offices. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Franci...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

26. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 313

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 313
Title:
‘MAP SHOWING FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the River Tigris with the embankments to stop flooding marked in red. Also shown are settlements, trees, the extent of flooding, the availability of drinking water and fuel, and descriptions of ground, such as desert. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

27. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 318

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3301, f 318
Title:
‘Sketch map SHOWING CULTIVATED AREAS’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the River Tigris and the River Euphrates, settlements on them, and outlines in red cultivated areas and the amount and grade of grain and bhoosa [fodder] they can produce. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

28. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 380

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 380
Title:
‘INDEX PLAN SHOWING MESOPOTAMIAN RAILWAYS (PRELIMINARY PLAN) 20 Feb 1918’
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of two maps annexed to a report included in IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303. The other map sheet can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 381. The map shows the railways in a section of Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran], from the region around the entrance to the Shatt-ul-Arab [Shatt al Arab...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

29. IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 381

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 381
Title:
‘RAILWAY MAP OF BASRA AND MAGIL SHOWING TENTATIVE PROPOSALS FOR PORT DEVELOPMENT’
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of two maps annexed to a report included in IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303. The other map sheet can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 380. The map shows the Basra and Magil [Al Ma‘qil] areas in Mesopotamia. It indicates: Hydrology Settlements and place names Buildings, including name...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1918
Extent:
1 map sheet

30. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/2/1, f 397

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/2/1, f 397
Title:
INDEX MAP OF GAZETTEER AND ROUTES IN PERSIA
Scope & Content:
The map shows the whole of Persia with portions of adjacent countries, and indicates the extents of the coverage of each volume of the Gazetteer and Routes of Persia, administrative regions and boundaries, hydrology, and major cities and towns. The map was printed at the Simla Drawing Office an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1917
Extent:
1 map